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B134 MGX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,439 mi
Last recorded93,439 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB134 MGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 93,439 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 136,475 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 136,326 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 136,326 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 132,372 miles

n/s/r half shaft seal has slight leak

Pass 8 Mar 2008 127,583 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear of chassis starting to rust

Pass 5 Sep 2006 118,376 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 118,347 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

clutch fexy pipe chaffed

clutch pedal rubber smooth

nearside mirror glass cracked

slight split on wipers

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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B134 MGX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B134 MGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B134 MGX registered?

B134 MGX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 February 1985.

Is B134 MGX safe to buy?

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